“Padua Lymphatic Forum” Summer School is a unique event focused on the commonly neglected Lymphatic System, primarily open to Master Students in Biomedical disciplines, Medical Residents and first year PhD Students. 

A diverse range of local and international experts will discuss the state-of-the-art and latest advances in the field, covering aspects of vascular and mechano-biology; lymphatic pathophysiology in cardiovascular-metabolic, renal, lung and CNS disease; inflammation; clinical diagnosis and management of lymphatic disorders; genetics; point-of-care, advanced and interventional imaging; optimal physical, medical, device and surgical, as well as novel and upcoming, therapeutics; research opportunities and models of disease. 

The design of the Course, including bench-to-bedside practical workshops and networking events for the participants, will facilitate interdisciplinary exchange across all these topics and out-of-the-box thinking. 

 

The School program, list of faculty and additional details are attached.

 

Passionate, enthusiastic and open-minded students are requested to submit an up to one-page (A4, font 12) application letter to plf.summerschool.dimed@unipd.it by Friday 19th July, presenting relevant academic background, previous international or other relevant experience(s), motivation for attendance and expectations from the course. 

A dedicated panel will review the applications and inform by July 27th the selected participants, for whom participation will be at no cost.